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March 1, 2016

Southern Colorado Beekeepers will hold a gathering and a workshop at 6 p.m. Wednesday at 204 Sage Crest Way, Bayfield. Participants should bring two buckets, a box knife and E6000…

Education Briefs
Education

Education Briefs

March 1, 2016

Animas High School announces these events: The AHS Board of Directors will meet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the school, 20091 U.S. Highway 160. The board is seeking…

Business Briefs
Business

Business Briefs

February 29, 2016

Michael Wilkinson and Chrysalis Counseling announce they will accept Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield. For effective and empathetic counseling services or for more information, call 403-5054. Investment company announces new hire…

Nation & World Briefs
Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

February 29, 2016

RICHMOND, Va. – A former hospital worker is expected to plead guilty in the high-profile slayings of two college students in Virginia, a prosecutor said Monday. Albemarle County Commonwealth’s Attorney…

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Local News

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February 29, 2016

Registration is now open for the third annual Mancos Half Marathon and 5K, a fundraiser for Mancos Public Library on June 25. For starters, a 5K run will be added…

Nation & World Briefs
Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

February 28, 2016

DAYTON, Ohio – An Ohio pastor with deep roots in the Dayton community was shot and killed at the pulpit during Sunday services at his church. A man whom witnesses…

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Local News

Local Briefs

February 27, 2016

The annual Durango 9 Health fair will be held from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. on March 19 at Escalante Middle School, 141 Baker Lane. This community fair event offers…

Nation & World Briefs
Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

February 27, 2016

KABUL, Afghanistan – Suicide bombers targeted an anti-Taliban tribal leader in eastern Afghanistan and the Defense Ministry compound in the capital, Kabul, killing at least 23 people on Saturday and…

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Local News

Local Briefs

February 26, 2016

Mountain Bike Specialists, 949 Main Ave., will host a free maintenance clinic from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Darian Harvey, service manager and former downhill racer, will talk about care…

Education Briefs
Education

Education Briefs

February 26, 2016

Preston Hardy of Bayfield has been named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at Colorado Christian University. Durangoan studies abroad in Tanzania Amy Katz of Durango is studying abroad during…

World Briefs
Nation & World

World Briefs

February 26, 2016

MOGADISHU, Somalia – A Somali police official says al-Shabab gunmen forced their way into a hotel in the Somali capital, exchanging fire with hotel guards before government security forces ended…

Nation Briefs
Nation & World

Nation Briefs

February 26, 2016

HESSTON, Kan. – A man who stormed into a Kansas factory where he worked and shot 14 people, killing three, had just been served with a protective order that probably…

Nation & World Briefs
Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

February 25, 2016

SAN FRANCISCO – Google will back Apple in its court battle with the FBI over the security of its iPhone. Last week, a court ordered Apple to help the FBI…

Arts Briefs
Arts and Entertainment

Arts Briefs

February 25, 2016

Durango Drums will celebrate its five-year anniversary with an open drum circle from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at Groove U Dance Studio, 26369 U.S. Highway 160. The event will…

Outdoor Briefs
Outdoors

Outdoor Briefs

February 25, 2016

Senior Outdoors announces the following: Saturday Snowshoe with John Martin will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday. Specific details for these Saturday Snowshoe hikes (destination, description, four-wheel drive, etc.) will…

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Local News

Local Briefs

February 25, 2016

The Durango Botanical Society has some remaining openings in the docent class that begins March 5 at the Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Pre-registration is required before Wednesday.…

Earth Briefs
Southwest Life

Earth Briefs

February 24, 2016

Pediatric Associates of Durango is the recipient of the 2015 Green Business Leadership Award. The selection committee chose the medical practice for making significant changes in the health care field,…

Health Briefs
Southwest Life

Health Briefs

February 24, 2016

People with prediabetes are invited to attend a free class taught by Sheena Carswell and Marge Morris from 9 to 11 a.m. March 4 in Suite 140 of the medical…

Nation & World Briefs
Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

February 24, 2016

NEW YORK – The flu vaccine is doing a better job this year. Preliminary data suggest it is 59 percent effective. That’s a big improvement from last winter’s nasty flu…

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Local News

Local Briefs

February 24, 2016

MOMS Club of Durango, a new nonprofit organization, will hold a startup event from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Mason Center, 301 East 12th St. Durango families are…

Business Briefs
Business

Business Briefs

February 23, 2016

The Animas Alano Club has signed a “Letter of Intent” to purchase the Cowboy Church, 2601 Junction Creek Road in Durango. The Alano Club will hold meetings and events for…

Nation & World Briefs
Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

February 23, 2016

NEW YORK – Bill Gates is supportive of investigators’ efforts to force Apple to help them crack into an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters, saying a…

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Local News

Local Briefs

February 23, 2016

Durango Hula Ohana will present a first dance presentation and gifts to the community at 6 p.m. Thursday in Room 24 of the Smiley Building, 1309 East Third Ave. A…

Education Briefs
Education

Education Briefs

February 23, 2016

San Juan BOCES will host the 58th annual San Juan Basin Regional Science Fair on March 3 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Judges are needed to…

Nation & World Briefs
Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

February 22, 2016

KATY, Texas – When a boy’s mother found out he had allegedly shot someone, she argued that he needed to surrender to the police, according to The Houston Chronicle. She…

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Local News

Local Briefs

February 22, 2016

Three local high school students will talk about their experiences at a recent Rotary World Peace Conference at the meeting of the Rotary Club of Durango, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Strater…

Nation & World Briefs
Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

February 21, 2016

LONDON – A new battle for Britain erupted Sunday, with London Mayor Boris Johnson saying he would join the campaign to encourage Britain to leave the European Union. The move…

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Local News

Local Briefs

February 21, 2016

Students and workers from STEM3 TRIO Student Support Services at Fort Lewis College will host a community service day Saturday at three locations to express appreciation to the community for…

Education Briefs
Education

Education Briefs

February 20, 2016

Carly Pierson and Hannah Robertson of Durango and Henry Walter of Bayfield have been named to 2015 Fall semester dean’s list at Cornell College, Mount Vernon. Bayfield student admitted to…

World Briefs
Nation & World

World Briefs

February 20, 2016

KAMPALA, Uganda – Long-time Ugandan leader Yoweri Museveni was on Saturday declared the winner of the country’s disputed presidential election, but his main rival rejected the results as fraudulent and…